Brandon Warner is entering his 15th year at Grand Canyon University and his 11th as the Athletic Training Program Director. He earned his Doctorate in Education from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro in May 2024. Dr. Warner obtained his master's in education from the University of Virginia in 2011 and his Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point in 2009. His areas of research include therapeutic modalities, pain control, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), orthopedic evaluation, and general medical conditions. Prior to his employment as the Program Director, Dr. Warner was an intern athletic trainer with the University of Evansville, Indiana working with softball, a graduate assistant athletic trainer at the University of Virginia working with both swimming and diving teams, and lastly the Associate Head Athletic Trainer at Grand Canyon University with Track and Field, Wrestling, Men’s Volleyball, and Men’s and Women’s Golf. He currently works with USA BMX and provides medical coverage at national events and the student clinic at Grand Canyon University. He serves on the Arizona Athletic Trainers Association as a member of the professional education committee and was the former college and university board of director. He was the recipient of the Warren H. Lee Athletic Trainer of the Year for the AzATA in 2020. This award was given to Dr. Warner for his contributions to the profession, participation in the state’s practice act, scholarly contributions to the literature, and advocacy of the profession.